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On this day in 1995, Grammy Award winning country singer, songwriter Charlie Rich died in his sleep aged 62 years. Rich began as a rockabilly artist for Sun Records in Memphis in 1958. He scored the 1974 U.S. #1 & U.K. #2 single "The Most Beautiful Girl" while "Behind Closed Doors." was a #1 country hit. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27

For those that missed the sad news on Saturday, Gibson has this report: Amy Winehouse was found dead Saturday in her London home. The famously self-destructive singer with the beehive hairdo was 27.

Winehouse shot to worldwide fame with her 2006 album Back to Black, which went on to win five Grammy awards, including Best Album and Best Pop Vocal Album. The album's breakout single "Rehab" took home three Grammys, including Record and Song of the Year, as well as Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Winehouse's personal troubles were well-documented over the last few years. Police confirm she was pronounced dead at her Camden Square home in northern London. Cause of death has yet to be determined. London Ambulance Services said that the singer was dead before the two ambulances dispatched to her home arrived.

Winehouse canceled her European tour last month after she was booed off stage during the tour's first show in Belgrade due to severely slurring the lyrics to her songs, making them virtually unrecognizable. "I didn't go out looking to be famous," Winehouse told the Associated Press shortly after releasing her Back to Black album. "I'm just a musican." more on this story

Phil Collins Carried Out Of Event in Agony

(Rock News Desk) Retired Genesis drummer Phil Collins was helped out of an awards ceremony in agony at the weekend, suffering from an attack of the nerve damage which forced him to give up performing. And he admitted he couldn't return to the stage even if he wanted to – which he doesn't.

Collins, 60, was due to present a gong to Ringo Starr at the Mojo Awards, but had to be half-carried out before he could deliver the honor.

He told the Mirror: "I'm on my last legs. I couldn't come back to music. All these aches and pains – I can't do it any more." more on this story

Metal For Grandmas

(Rock News Desk) A group of senior citizens turned up at a night of metal entertainment in the mistaken belief it was an old-time rock'n'roll show – but stayed and partied with the younger crowd.

East Devon newspaper the Midweek Herald organised the event at the Royal British Legion Club in Honiton, near Exeter, on Friday night. But early promotions described it as "a rock and roll evening," leading the Honiton Senior Citizens Centre to arrange the trip for some of their members.

On witnessing the arrival of older members of the audience, singer John de Barra and DJ Shaneen quickly adjusted their set as best they could – while admitting they were "out of their comfort zone." more on this story

Ringo Shoots Down McCartney Reunion Rumor

(Gibson) Despite rumors suggesting that ex-Beatle Ringo Starr may be part of an Olympics 2012 supergroup, the drummer has said he will not be involved at all.

According to the Daily Express, it was multi-gold-medal-winner Steve Redgrave who hinted that there could be a Beatles reunion of sorts with Starr and Paul McCartney and other iconic stars like Mick Jagger and John Lydon teaming up for the opening ceremony in London next summer.

Whatever the musical lineup, they'll have to find a different drummer. Ringo told Sky News: "I'll be touring America so I won't be doing it." more on this story

Watch Pearl Jam and Soundgarden Jam

(hennemusic) It was getting hard to tell which band was on stage at the Forum in Los Angeles Friday night, as Soundgarden were joined by Pearl Jam guitarist Mick McCready.

With PJ drummer Matt Cameron doing double-duty in both bands these days, McCready's guest spot could have gone in a few different directions…into a song by either band, a Temple Of The Dog track, or a cover on its own.

Turned out McCready was there to jam on "Superunknown," delivering a soaring guitar solo as the band was in full flight and firing on all cylinders. Check out video here

Sammy Hagar Says New Chickenfoot Is The Best Record He's Ever Made

(Gibson) Sammy Hagar is more than a little bit enthusiastic about Chickenfoot's new album. The group, which also includes Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith, will release their second album, erroneously titled Chickenfoot III, in late September.

"It's the best record I've ever made," Hagar told Rolling Stone, although he said it didn't come easy. "I was being negative, and I fought with myself. The music Joe was presenting was so good, I honestly beat myself up for the first time ever. I didn't want to walk in with something mediocre."

Some of the record shares the sound of the band's 2009 debut, although Hagar said "the hooks and the songs are better." Satriani agrees: "We created a record that was deeper and better than the first one... it makes a musician very happy when they can see that they are involved with something that's very moving forward and life-changing." more on this story

Bob Seger and The Killers Head Up Music Festival

(Gibson) Although they're in the midst of making a new album, The Killers will get away from the studio for a little while in order to top the bill at the new Orlando Calling festival. The two-day event will take place November 12-13 at Citrus Bowl Park in Orlando, Florida.

The Killers will headline the first day of festivities, which skews toward the indie and alt-rock side of things and will feature The Raconteurs, The Pixies, The Avett Brothers, The Roots, O.A.R, Drive-By Truckers and others.

Day 2, which features classic rock, blues and country stars, will end with a performance by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Other acts include Kid Rock, Blake Shelton, Chris Isaak, Doobie Brothers, Buddy Guy and more. more on this story

Judas Priest Were Heading Towards A Breakup

(Rock News Desk) Judas Priest came close to splitting up when KK Downing told them he'd decided to retire from the band. And guitarist Glenn Tipton reveals they'd never have toured again if they hadn't found the right man in new member Richie Faulkner.

Downing dropped his bombshell in December but the band only revealed he'd left when they announced their Epitaph final world tour in April. They're working on a new album with former Lauren Harris axeman Faulkner and do plan to play further live shows – but they won't be embarking on any more large-scale global treks.

"It was a difficult time for us. We almost gave up; and if we hadn't found Richie I don't think we'd be here today," Tipton tells Everything Rocks. "It had to be the right man for the job – we had to find that spark or it wouldn't have worked. We could have looked and looked, and never found the right person." more on this story

Sharon Osbourne Stops TV Talk For Ozzy

(Gibson) Rock star wife and manager Sharon Osbourne is taking a break from gabbing on CBS daytime show The Talk so she can spend more quality time with husband Ozzy Osbourne.

The metal matriarch and her husband have worked hard to make time to see each other since the show took off, because Osbourne in now based in the U.S. while Ozzy tours the world, and she just can't take the distance anymore.

"I've kept it no secret that I really miss my husband," Osbourne told AOL. "He'll have been on tour for 18 months by the time it's over. I've spent a lot of time away from him. He gets a break at the end of September, and so I've asked for a little break so I can be with him." more on this story

Duff McKagan Looks At Corey Taylor's Deadly Sins

(Gibson) In the latest segment of former Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bass player Duff McKagan's column, which runs at SeattleWeekly.com, McKagan writes glowingly about Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor's new book, Seven Deadly Sins - Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good.

On Taylor, he writes, "I've known Corey (of Slipknot fame) on a personal level for the last few years, and have come to know that he is one of the smartest dudes out there. When he told me about his journey into authordom, I had no doubt that whatever topic he chose to write about would be deep and heavy."

McKagan goes onto say he picked up Taylor's book and "gave it a cursory browse" to find that it "looks fascinating." "It's a funny yet poignant look at Corey's own dip into drugs and vice and asinine behavior in his youth, while also studying the age-old question of whether certain personal traits are learned or bred into a person," he said. more on this story

Another Aerosmith Tease From The Studio

(hennemusic) Another teaser video clip of Aerosmith in the studio has surfaced. Last week, the band released a short piece with Joe Perry and producer Jack Douglas discussing equipment options, and this time out, Aerosmith have offered up something much more interesting – footage of Perry and Steven Tyler discussing the first song they recorded earlier this month, including some of Perry's riffing.

Aerosmith behind-the-scenes guy John B. filed a report for fan club AeroForce One….here's a taste: "With the temps hovering in the mid 90's to low 100's outside, the band stay cool in the cozy confines of Pandora's Box each day with Jack Douglas laying down tracks for their next release. As you know the band hasn't had a studio album since Bobo in 2004 and an original release since 2001 with Just Push Play. Jack reminds me of Doc Brown from Back to the Future. He seems crazy as a loon but also as sane as a mental health counselor. He does bring an old school vibe with him but that doesn't mean that this record is going to be the second coming of Rocks.

"Toys and Rocks to me may never be duplicated and they also stand as the benchmark to reach as iconic A-Smith albums but as Joe has stated in several interviews in the past few years that he feels that Aerosmith still hasn't made their best album. The age old question from most people is, Will it sound like Rocks? C'mon folks, I think that is an unfair question, but what I will say is that this will sound like vintage Aerosmith. Think Bobo with killer original riffs. Joey's playing with the precision of an Omega Speedmaster Professional and gets as funky as Clyde Stubblefield on his best days. Go ahead and say 'yeah that's what he gets paid to say' but I am telling you this stuff is going to blow you guys away, for shizzle." Check out the video here

Black Sabbath Legend Tributes Amy Winehouse

(Rock News Desk) Geezer Butler has led tributes to pop and soul singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, who was found dead on Saturday after struggling with drug addictions for years. She was 27.

The Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell bassist says: "It would be disrespectful of me if I didn't mention the passing of one of my all-time favourite musicians, Amy Winehouse.

"To me, she was and is up there with Billie, Bessie, Sarah, Dinah and Ella. I was so looking forward to her new stuff but I'll always love the old stuff," he said. "A tremendous talent taken from us. Her voice will live on longer than all the crap written about her." Meanwhile a number of rock and metal artists have paid their own tributes.

Spy Kids Director Behind New Heavy Metal Movie

(The Metal Den) Big news for Heavy Metal magazine fans who want a new version of the Heavy Metal movie.

"Spy Kids" director Robert Rodriguez has surprised everyone at the San Diego Comic-Con with news that his new media company, Quick Draw Productions, would set sail with a new animated anthology of leering adolescent fantasies, according to The Playlist.

Stop, wasn't David Fincher the one making "Heavy Metal?" And with a bunch of A-list directors like James Cameron lined up to direct segments? That project is dead and bloated, as the rights have gone from Paramount to Rodriguez. Robert's already met with the magazine's owner, Kevin Eastman, and it's a done deal. And he wants to get fans involved

Lita Ford Takes The Other Side in Runaways Controversy

(Rock News Desk) Lita Ford says former bandmates Joan Jett and Cherie Currie should have embraced a Runaways tribute album instead of attempting to block its release. And the guitarist adds she'd have contributed to the record herself, only she found out about it too late.

Take It or Leave It: A Tribute to the Queens of Noise features David Johansen of the New York Dolls, the Donnas, Shonen Knife and many others. A cut of the takings are being donated to cancer research in memory of Runaways drummer Sandy West, who died of the disease in 2006.

Last month the announcement of the record's release was swiftly followed by the threat of legal action from Jett and Currie. Their representative said: "This isn't about money – it's strictly about preserving reputation and quality that both Joan and Cherie are known for." But Main Man Records, the label behind the album, responded. "We find it terribly sad that a charitable record could be deemed to be sullying anyone's image." more on this story

Decemberists Frontman Pens Children's Book

(Gibson) Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy has shifted from writing fantastical songs for indie rock fans to spinning yarns for young readers. His first-ever children's book, Wildwood, is set to come out on August 30 and was illustrated by his wife, Carson Ellis, according to Rolling Stone.

The story deals with a young girl who has to rescue her brother from a murder of crows. The book takes place in "a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions," reports The Decemberists' website.

Curious readers can get a preview of the book's first four chapters on its Facebook page. In addition, Meloy has selected an iTunes playlist/soundtrack for the book, including "Ramble On" and "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Led Zeppelin. more on this story

Rock and Metal Stars React To Mass Murders in Norway

(Rock News Desk) Gunman and bomber Anders Behring Breivik is due in court today to answer charges of killing at least 93 people and injuring at least three more in his devastating attacks in Norway on Friday. The nation will observe a minute's silence at noon today.

Meanwhile, tributes have been paid by a wide range of rock and metal musicians. David Coverdale, Whitesnake: "My thoughts and prayers go out all those affected by the tragic events. A beautiful country and a beautiful people."

Matt Sorum, Guns n'Roses, Velvet Revolver: "Thoughts and prayers to the people of Norway. I am so sorry for this tragedy. I hold Norway very close to my heart and it saddens me deeply." more on this story

Dodgy Reunite for New Album and Tour

(Gibson) Dodgy have announced a new album for January 2012, called Stand Upright in a Cool Place. The album, to be released by Strikeback Records, is the first by the group's original lineup of Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller since 1996.

Dodgy released three albums between 1993 and 1996, all of which charted in the U.K. The group's highest-charting single was the hit, "Good Enough," which went to #4 in 1996. More recently, the band's hit song, "In a Room," had prominent placement in a Super Bowl ad by General Motors.

Dodgy plan to play a full version of their new album, as well as their golden oldies, on a U.K. tour in the fall. more on this story

Single Bullet Theory New Album Details

(Goomba) Single Bullet Theory have released details about their forthcoming album "IV," which will be released on September 27, 2011

Joining founding member Matt DiFabio (formerly of Pissing Razors) on "IV" are new members John Ruszin III (guitar), Jeff Kalber (bass) and international drumming sensation, Acacio Carvalho (drums). All drum tracks were recorded at Clay Creek Studio in Newark, Delaware with engineer Nick Rotundo. The remainder of the record was recorded at Ruszin's studio in Wenonoh, New Jersey.

"IV" also contains bonus tracks from previous sessions, including a guest performance from Matt Thompson (King Diamond) on a cover of Death's "Spirit Crusher". more on this story

Rob Zombie Warns of Media Fear-Mongering

(Rock News Desk) Rob Zombie isn't surprised some people crack under the pressure of holding down mind-numbing jobs – because he once felt the same way. And he says people shouldn't accept the image of the world presented to them by the media, because life isn't as terrifying as some news outlets claim.

Speaking before the tragic events in Norway took place, Zombie tells the Globe and Mail: "Television news in the United States has gotten into real fear-mongering. I really feel like it's become bread and circuses.

"People are given cheap, crappy entertainment to keep them occupied, and the news keeps them scared so they'll listen to what they're told. But the world's not as scary as they want you to think it is." more on this story

The Steve Miller Band Rocks For Future Rockers

(Sub) The Steve Miller Band played a sold-out concert at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre last Tuesday night, July 19, 2011, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Seymour Duncan Company, the world renowned guitar pickup maker that's headquartered in Goleta.

Aside from a truly remarkable performance, the one-of-a-kind evening was even more amazing because it benefited Notes for Notes, the Santa Barbara-based nonprofit that builds professional grade recording and rehearsal studios where young people can learn how to succeed in the music business. All told, with ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions combined, the event raised more than $50,000 to ensure that Notes for Notes can continue its mission, which is about to expand to Nashville, Tennessee later this year.

"We couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome," said Notes for Notes executive director and founder Phil Gilley. "We dreamed big, and this evening exceeded all of our wildest expectations. Big thanks to Steve, Seymour, and the crew at New Noise Music Foundation for putting it all together." more on this story

Grandmother Speaking To Dead Husband Inspires Queensryche

(Rock News Desk) Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate has revealed his grandmother carried on conversations with his grandfather every day until she died – even though her husband had passed away years earlier.

He found the experience so moving it inspired the lyrics to the track Broken on the band's latest album, Dedicated to Chaos. And Tate says his role as a musician is to communicate experiences like those to people who've never lived through them.

"Life in general is just one big source of inspiration. One of the most interesting things is the dynamic of personal relationships – there's so much there to work with and talk about." He tells Legendary Rock Interviews. "Broken is written from the experience of my grandmother passing away, and her relationship with her husband. more on this story

Random Touch To Release Double Album This Week

Random Touch have set a July 29th release date for their new double disc album Tributary.

Tributary is the group's 15th release, for a total of 19 discs in the public domain. Here is what Glass Onyon sent over about the album:

The tributary is where fish and amphibians go to spawn. It is the hatchery for all that dwells in the river. Random Touch's unique and fertile imagination presents Tributary, a rousing expression of music as emotional journey. Relentless and demanding, this is music without compromise. This is pure art, made for its own sake, and accountable only to itself. more on this story

Local Bands To Help Korn, Chevelle, Hinder and Duff McKagan Save The Rock

(Sub) Rock fans in Portland will unite on August 28th for a day long celebration to "Save the Rock" after recently losing their only Active Rock station in the city.

PDX Rock Fest "Save The Rock" will take place at Washington County Fairplex and feature performances by KORN, Five Finger Death Punch, Queensryche, Chevelle, Hinder, All That Remains, Duff McKagan, Like A Storm, among others.

Ever dream of having your band play a rock festival? PDX Rock Fest is giving local bands the opportunity to do just that by announcing the Native Noize Battle of the Bands. If chosen, the winning bands will take the stage at the PDX Rock Fest pre-show on 8/27. more on this story

Talking Black Veil Brides

Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides joins Mark and John on the most recent episode of the Talking Metal podcast.

In the interview Andy talks about working with Mick Mars on his upcoming solo album which he says will include some real heavy hitters from the music industry. He says "Mick is one of the most hopeful and kind people I have ever met."

He also talks about how former WASP guitarist Chris Holmes helped him when he was homeless and living in his car. "He would come to our rehearsal space and brings us drinks and food. He really supported us from a very beginning stage of our band." Check it out here

Executioner Anthology Coming

Executioner have announced a late July release of a career-spanning discography collection via PATAC Records.

The Anthology CD features the band's entire 1982 recorded output, painstakingly restored and remastered on one convenient compact disc or digital download! Comes housed in a foldout Crass Records-styled sleeve with a full poster and extensive liner notes that provide an inside look at what was going on at the time in the 1982 San Jose hardcore scene.

Executioner played with bands like Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Crucifix, Fang, etc. but never had any official releases besides a handful of tracks on a skate cassette released by The Faction called 'Growing Pains.' This CD compiles all studio, demo, 'Growing Pains' tracks as well as live recordings, and features artwork by Winston Smith (Dead Kennedys, Lard, Green Day, Alternative Tentacles, etc.) Get it here

The Great Americon Lead The Pros And Cons Tour

The Pros And Cons Tour 2011 will feature The Great Americon (feat. Members of Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lords Of Acid, American Head Charge, Otep), Valor & Vengeance (feat. Members of Prong), and Gemini Syndrome (feat. Members of Otep).

The Great Americon recently wrapped up a successful tour supporting Combichrist, and the Pros And Cons Tour marks The Great Americon's first headlining run.
The Great AmeriCon is the brainchild of two-time Grammy-nominated artist, Sin Quirin, and consists of an all-star cast.

Guitarist/producer/songwriter Sin Quirin, based out of Los Angeles, has been a major player in the industrial, rock, and metal scenes. He is best known for his contributions to bands such as Ministry, Revolting Cocks, and Lords of Acid, and has toured all over the world, most notably, performing in front of hundreds of thousands of screaming fans at many of the major festivals in Europe. more on this story

Final Isis Live Album Out Tomorrow

The final release in Isis' series of five live records is set to be released tomorrow (July 26, 2011).

This final release in the series Isis Live V 07.23.06 was recorded at Koko's London.

Album Credits: Mixed by J.K. Broadrick at Avalanche Studios, UK, 2007 Mastering by Nick Zampiello/New Alliance, Boston, 2008 more on this story

Krum Bums and Toxic Holocaust Tour

Krum Bums are hitting the road with Toxic Holocaust for a North American tour in support of their forthcoming album, "Cut The Noose."

Scheduled to kick off July 29th in Canoga Park, CA, the tour will tear across North America winding up back in Los Angeles, CA on September 10th at The Blvd.

Frontman Dave Tejas comments on the upcoming tour: "Our tour with Toxic Holocaust is something to be feared! Krum Bums and Toxic Holocaust, friends for years, have now combined forces to piss off this conservative world! Who gives a f***? We don't. We look forward to our cross-over with punk and metal with Toxic Holocaust. No one stands a chance. This is our life and we will destroy yours." more on this story

Singled Out: MindFlow's Shuffle up and Deal

Today Rafael Pensado from MindFlow tells us about their new single "Shuffle up and Deal" from their latest album "With Bare Hands". Here is the story:

The way MindFlow writes music does not have a particular method, sometimes a riff dictates what the idea is about, sometimes a bass groove or even a drum pattern can spark each others ideas.

This song in particular was born from a bass line idea that Ricardo Winandy brought to the studio and we played along, jamming, looking where could it take us.

The song came out naturally among all of us, but changes and sugestions may appear even on the last minute, like in the recording sessions, it happened.

Danilo Herbert always writes his vocal melodies, even if we have two or more ideas to choose from, he'll always have an idea of what could work for each part.

Lyricwise we all contribute, this song in particular the lyrics are mine (Rafael Pensado) and it talks about a poker match, a hobby i've been having for the past three years now.

The idea is to try to express a thrill of a big hand and how much self control is important not to show either if you have or don't have a good hand. It's the same in life.

Once the song was recorded, Rodrigo Hidalgo, our guitar player takes it to the next level, mixing, of course he contributed big time with killer riffs and all kinds of sugestions during composition.

Over the years he developed a great talent of mixing and producing, it is very nice to have one of us able to handle that huge responsibility.

Anyways, that is the story of this song, you can hear it on youtube or any social network, this song is very intense and melodic fast paced rock tune.
MindFlow is about sharing and thinking together what is best for the band, we believet that and we do like that.

See you all next time, and have a great Rocking Day! Let your MindFlow...

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!